We've just been surveyed for it, the surveyor told us it is just over 30 miles away at present, the other side of the county. But he said that they would start in our area in October 2021 but it will go live in early 2022.
BT aren't having anything to do with it, it's a private company hired by the county council. But anything to do with the local council takes ages. The best of it is that the SAS CAMP have had fibre since they moved here. Pity we can't link to that as they have mega speed. That's why it takes ages to do my research. Got to go visitors just arriving.
Cheers Colin.

Lucky beggar. The best speed we can get is 5.7kbs/ 175bs. Here in rural Herefordshire.
And its getting slower all the time. No fibre in our location yet but could be here in 2022.
Cheers Colin.

After varnishing and rubbing back every day for the last 18 days. My launch is now ready to sail again.
The varnish was applied with an excellent quality artist brush. And wet rubbed with 2000 grit wet and dry. All the minor blemishes in the deck planks were left as she is 57 years old and well used.
I've just got to replace the missing fairlead and bow roller and get a replacement anchor.
I'm working on an idea for a launching system that's usable almost anywhere based on aluminium scaffold poles as the track and a wheeled cradle that can have its angle adjustable to suit the water. I will put some sketches together for the appraisal of the world of model boats.
Cheers Colin.

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Looks just like the one in my tool shed, just the right amount of ware and rust. Amazing stuff. Keep impressing us like this and you should upgraded to master modeller.
Cheers Colin. 👍

A finer example of true modelling skills is hard to find. WELL DONE!!! 👍
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Great progress, looks like you'll soon be ready to water test. Did you thin the resin for ease of use. The inside finish really impressive.
Cheers Colin.

Thanks for the reflections of yesteryear.
My Shadow was a scary rideven for me at 17yrs old after moving up from a Suzuki super six which was no slouch. I nearly gave up biking till an old workmate gave me his Ariel square four. A bit tame after the Vincent,
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Hey Doug, looks like my black shadow stolen in 1967 from Caldwell Park during a race day. Never did get it back and I only had it for 8 days. Third party insurance was all I could afford as an apprentice.
Sala vie.
Cheers Colin.

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Stunning fish, just a stupid question, does it swim using tail and fins.
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Pass on my wishes for a speedy recovery.
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Agreed poundland is where I get most of my supplies. In Hereford they now stock uhu glues, and the self mixing 2pack epoxy is great. Should throw the mixing nozzle away after use, but I flush it out with cellulose thinner.
Cheers Colin.

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Tinker tailor should be tinker sailor.
Keep on tinkering.
Cheers Colin. 👍

Like the fender idea, I have used the widgets out of beer cans for marker boys with a cocktail stick for the ID flag on top. (end of pot lines). I will have to try and get a photo to add as the app on my new tablet won't let me post a photo.
Cheers Colin.

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Super set of pics, you are a real master of the art of modelling, be it a simple boat or this crazy 🤣 fish. You obviously have patience in abundance and a reactive brain. 👍
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Well we all like to ape the best.
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Yes please. Build log.
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Cats of course Doug, they ruin our garden and are always after my fish. The dog does his best, but he can't always be outside. I'd rather the local otters at least they only visit a couple of times each year.
Cheers Colin.

Wacky is what modelling is all about, that way we don't make mistakes only learn what is possible. Like your thinking matey.
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I'll send you a few, they drive us mad here.
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Hey Martin, that's not fair cats are tastier, the dragon will get you if you fed patch to it.

Wonderful modelling, love the shape and detail.
I must remember to carry my fishing gear if you ever sail in my area.
Cheers Colin. 🤗

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I like your tip, it reminded me of the way I have used cycle spokes as drive shafts, the spoke nuts are usually plated brass so can be used in brass props by drilling out then silver solder the nut into the prop after removing the plating.
Cheers Colin.

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No not me but was told this method by a fisherman that used to share a Boat with my dad, I've also used on various full size boats to seal water tight buoyancy compartments after storm damage. Mostly 16 to 30ft fishing boats.
Cheers Colin. 👍

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Wow Nice model, does it sail, bit small for my big mits.
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My way of repairing a damaged balsa deck with no internal access.
1-cut away carefully the damaged planks.
2-cut a piece of ply or hardboard so that it just fits diagonally through the hole.
3-drill a small hole in the centre an fit a piece of cord with a knot at the back.
4-pass it through the hole making sure you don't let go, apply industrial strength super glue all around the edge and Pull up into the correct position and support by hanging the weight of the model plus a weight to pull up any indentation.
5-after the glue has set, glue the cord in place then trim off flush with the board.
6-check the fit of the removed wood and if necessary cut new pieces. Then glue it onto place using balsa cement.
7-once set, carefully rub down and re-varnish. Followed by a rub down and as many coats as necessary. I tend to do 6 coats.
Sorry for the lack of photos but the app won't let me upload any more. Gone to my Web browser and added the new pictures. Will post more after doing the the finishing varnish coats. 🤔
Cheers Colin.

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This is one of the best Fairey decks I have ever seen on a model, you should put it in its own listing. I applaud your workmanship and patience. Keep it up shipmate.
Cheers Colin. 👍

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Super little puffer, Para Handy would be chuffed to sail in her.
Cheers Colin. 👍

8 degrees c here and still raining. Might try sailing in the street.
Cheers Colin. 🤔

Hi thought I'd try googling them and it turns out that the link you posted goes to their old site. I found the new site and emailed them and have had a reply with good news they do have plans and fittings available.
Also it confirmed that its a 1/32 scale mode of the HAZELGARTH.

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Superb detail, keep up the wonderful work.
Cheers Colin.👍